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Module name	Links	Cost	Documented temperature range	Notes
Sixfab raspi hat	https://sixfab.com/product/raspberry-pi-3g-4glte-base-shield-v2-/ https://sixfab.com/product/quectel-ec25-mini-pcle-4glte-module/	~$100 for all parts	-40C - 80C	Have to choose between (AT&T + T-Mobile) or Verizon as carriers
SIMCom Modules	SIMCom Products.xlsx (download to view)	??	-25C - 75C	Summary of assorted SIMCom modules and their core functionalities Shields/hats can be found for most of these modules at varying price points
Huawei e3372 USB dongle	https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-E3372h-153-Unlocked-Europe-Middle/dp/B01N6P3HI2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lte+usb+dongle&qid=1554781604&s=electronics&sr=1-3	~$40 (~$30 on aliexpress)	-10C to 40C	Commonly used with raspberry pi Powered through USB Supports external antenna Should work with AT&T, T-Mobile Huawei offers other dongles but this is the cheapest one that offers the functionality we need
Mechatrax 4GPi	https://mechatrax.com/products/4gpi/ (japanese company so description text is a bit iffy when translated)	25000 yen (299.4 CAD)	??	All the manuals are in Japanese, can't find an English version No specific carriers are mentioned Made specifically to work with raspberry pi
AarLogic Hat	https://www.roundsolutions.com/en/products/internet-of-things-devices/all-iot-devices/10644/aarlogic-raspberry-pi-extension-board-cellular-4gnb1m13g2ggps	$180$225 (shipping + tax included)	-40C - 85C	Plug and play

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